Wow! DCL Through Costco

[StaceyD]

Hi! I just got a quote for the Disney Wonder through Costco. For my family of 8 it is $1000 cheaper than booking directly through DCL. I was shocked! Someone posted on the boards the other day about Costco so I thought I would give them a call. I'm glad I did. If anyone has a membership with them, I think I'ts worth checking out. Stacey

 

[my3kids]

I love Costco Travel! When I booked they were WAY less than DCL, DU or the local travel agent. I'm a big fan of the place. Even if you don't have a membership, for savings like that you can get one online at Costco.com and call the 800 travel number. If if you never set foot in the store to buy their croissants(THE BEST!!!) the membership fee is a drop in the bucket to what you can save on a trip.

 

[vicnmickey]

What is the link for Costco? I was just wondering if I could get a cheaper rate. Thanks for all your help

 

[StaceyD]

Hi! You won't be able to find any info for the DCL on their website. You will have to call the toll free travel number. The number is 1-877-849-2730. Stacey

 

[vicnmickey]

I just got off the phone with Costco. You have to have a membership, which is $40 before they will even quote a price.
I am not sure I want to pay the membership, without knowing if the price is better than what I already got. Oh, well. Thanks for the tip Stacey. Have a great trip. 385 days and counting everyone of them

 

[my3kids]

You can join at Costco.com and get your membership number, then call the 800 number. I think the basic membership is $45.00 for the year(Gold Member) and you get a spouse card. If there is one even remotely close, it is a great place to shop, even if only occasionally. But, the prices on travel will be much less than the $45 fee to join.

 

[dbcruise]

I have booked 2 cruises through them and never been asked for membership # . I am a member but have never been asked by the travel department for . Guess it's who you talk to . I would call back and ask another person or just call for a quote and not mention mebership unless they do . Good luck

 

[gscott8075]

THe membership fee is refundable. If you don't get what you want, get a refund!

 

[Mjasp]

Spent a half hour on hold tonight to Costco, hung up and redialed and was told they were closed. OK spill the beans. what are some of the quotes you guys got on a seven day.

 

[StaceyD]

The price for the 4 day land/sea through DCL was $7134.00 for my family of 8. Through Costco for the exact same trip it is $6150.00. Stacey

 

[Minnee]

7 Day Western - May 2003:
DCL quoted me $5293.85, DU quoted me $4918.85, Costco quoted: $4530.00. This was all for the same date, 2 adults, 3 children, No insurance, transfers or air.

 

[my3kids]

$3858 for family of 5 traveling in 2 cabins(so charged as 4 adults and 1 child even though we are 2 A and 3 C) This is for the 7 night Eastern trip Nov. 2. No insurance, no air in 2 category 10 rooms.

As someone said, the fee to join is refundable if you are unhappy, as is any merchandise from the store if you aren't satisfied.

As someone mentioned, they typically never asked for your Costco number. That used to be the case, but Costco has switched travel companies to partner with. The new one always seems to ask for the number. If your reservation was made prior to Nov. 12, 2001, they transfer you to the old company for assistance. I think they have closed the loophole for Costco prices without a Costco membership on that Nov. date.

 

[artie137]

this is what i learned yesterday. costco will deduct 10% off out side rooms and 5% off in side rooms. i did use them last year when they offered a 10% rebate. no problems. this is off the cruise only not taxes or port charges.

 

[My~Rumbly~Tumbly]

Unfortunely, when I called today, they asked for the membership number . The closest Costco is over an hour away, so it isn't feasible for us to shop there. I would purchase a membership if I knew it would mean substantial savings on our cruise.

 

[dbcruise]

Do you have a freind or family member who is a costco member ? If so ask them to borrow or use their name and number just to get the travel quote . If the quote is a good one then buy a memebership . I would try this . IF the above posts is true that Costco changed travel companys . I am using their old company then Priceless vacations 1-800-800-8505
http://www.pricelessvacations.com/
They give a discount up to like 7% I believe .
They are located right here in San Diego next to costco headquarters . Good luck .

 

[tiptoen]

I talked to them today and they claim to beat any price from anywhere. I got one quote for a 3 day in December for 3 people for 1066.00 . It was a cat 11 but I've not gotten back with them to get the price for an upgrade to a cat 6 or 7. Anyone heard of these guys?

 

[gscott8075]

You can join at www.costco.com - there are amazing items available via the internet for Costco members.

My buddy just moved his reservation to Costco and he saved $700 off two staterooms for our June 7 day. (I am cruising on points)

If the savings are that substantial, the $45 fee is well worth it.

I also have car insurance through Costco/American Express. The rate was $500 less per year than the best quote I was able to get.

And, the Costco/American Express card gives you up to a 1.5 % cash rebate based on all of your purchases anywhere. So, if you spend $4000 on a cruise, that's $60 more dollars off - my rebate was hundreds of dollars based on all of my spendng last year - and there is no annual fee!

The card also qualifies you for the Amex White Glove treatment if you pay for the cruise with it.

 

[My~Rumbly~Tumbly]

When I called, they answered 'Costco Travel', so I assume they did change travel company's? Should I call the other number you gave me and will they ask for a membership number? I live in VT. There is only one Costco in VT and it is 2 hours north of me. The closest one in NH is 2 hours away and the closest one in MA is a little over an hour away, so I do not know anyone who holds membership to a Costco (too far to travel). I have a BJ's membership and know plenty of people with Sams Club memberships, but Sams Club does not offer travel plan and BJ's Disney cruise would cost me even more than one purchased through Disney direct (a couple of hundred more).

 

[hokie5cruiser]

Please do not cheat-buy a membership even if you can't use the store-you can shop costco on the web. I would hate for them not to be able to offer Disney cruises (and other travel) because of some people trying to "sneak".
I booked my 6/22/02 Magic on 4/30/01 through Costco after an exhaustive search of prices based on suggestions from this site-NOONE could beat the price. 4/30/01 was the last day Costco was booking Disney until recently. Although we haven't sailed yet, I have been pleased with the service Amy has given us. I was required to give my number before she could process our trip.
Please keep this in mind-and spend $45 to save hundreds. And, like previous posters said, if you don't book through costco (because you want to spend more-LOL-or your mother is your travel agent-LOL) you can get your membership refunded.

PS-Check into Costco's executive credit card that gives 2% of purchases back. If you booked the cruise on that you would probably get enough back for plenty of spa ressies and excursions

 

[IrishCowboy]

I used cruisesonly for our first cruise. The price was great but the service left a little bit to be desired. They did have the best prices.